A novel blockchain-based digital forensics framework for preserving evidence and enabling investigation in industrial Internet of Things

To address challenges in digital evidence collection and responsibility determination for industrial safety accidents involving industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) device nodes, this paper proposes a blockchain-based digital forensic scheme within the IIoT communication architecture. The scheme uti...

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Published in:Alexandria engineering journal 2024-01, Vol.86, p.631-643
Main Authors: Xiao, Nan, Wang, Zhaoshun, Sun, Xiaoxue, Miao, Junfeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blockchain
Consensus algorithm
Digital forensic
Electronic evidence
IIoT
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Summary:To address challenges in digital evidence collection and responsibility determination for industrial safety accidents involving industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) device nodes, this paper proposes a blockchain-based digital forensic scheme within the IIoT communication architecture. The scheme utilizes a decentralized blockchain storage mechanism to enable remote storage of digital forensic data. Additionally, it leverages smart contract mechanisms to facilitate efficient retrieval and tracing of related evidence chains. To enhance data security of IIoT device nodes, a token mechanism is implemented for access control. Moreover, to meet real-time evidence acquisition requirements in IIoT, an efficient batch consensus mechanism is proposed. Experimental simulations demonstrate the superiority of the novel consensus algorithm compared to the traditional Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPOS) consensus in the proposed scheme for the IIoT environment. It meets speed requirements for evidence collection, ensuring tamper-proof, non-repudiable, and permanent storage of digital forensic data. Consequently, the application of blockchain technology for judicial access and evidence storage has made significant contributions to digital forensics within the IIoT context.
ISSN:1110-0168
DOI:10.1016/j.aej.2023.12.021